Practice question
An ordinary offense prescribes only a large fine, with no special procedure altering DC28 coverage. Does the large monetary amount alone require regular preliminary investigation?
- No; Section6 includes fine regardless of amount
- Yes; any large fine automatically exceeds the imprisonment threshold
- Yes; a large fine creates an RTC investigation track by itself
- Yes; no prosecutor may investigate a fine-only offense
- Yes; every fine is treated as seven years imprisonment
Legal references
- DOJ Department Circular028, November13,2024, Sections4–8, official ONAR copy pages2–3: https://naro.law.upd.edu.ph/storage/01JX9CFN63VA8GGWZNTT46532P.pdf ; official registration: https://naro.law.upd.edu.ph/issuances/6592
- Meking v Remulla, GR280455, November11,2025, MAIN opinion, retained judicial rule-making and grave-abuse review: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/nov2025/gr_280455_2025.html
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